The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 51

Session Start: Tue May 04 18:57:45 2010
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<DeathStar> Date: 5.12.2389
<DeathStar> Location: Soniere Prison
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas, Seth, Azhren, Kaelan, and Mercy, after traveling many days on a transport through the desert, then a boat across the oceans to an island, where they are then carted once more across land, finally get their first glimpse of the prison *Cont)
<DeathStar> 6* It's a giant towering structure built with rock, or into the mountainous landmass, and seems to rise high into the sky, with many different towers and structures jutting out, or built into the rock. Around it is a large ravine, with only a wooden bridge that extends across, currently in a raised position. AS they near, it begins to lower to cross the gap
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas eyes the structure blankly as their cart draws nera
<Kaelan> * Kaelan eyes the structure too, sitting by Thomas, she bites her lower lip. "It's so big..."
<Kaelan> * Seth doesn't look, he instead rests with his head in his hand, eyeing the bars, deep in his own thoughts.
<DeathStar> 6* The prison and canyon seem to be one, and if any attempt to escape it, would likely have to climb down it, and then would be caught into the canyon itself.
<DeathStar> 6* The cart begins to work across the bridge with a clatter noise.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Thomas..." *she looks at him* "...Thomas, how are you holding up?"
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas is quiet a moment as he eyes the structure, then looks at Kaelan. "Hm? Did you say something, Lady Kaelan?"
<Kaelan> * Seth leans forward a bit, looking at the prison now, he studies the structure.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy hugs her knees, her expression blank like it was before Jean scrambled, as if with the mark fading, she's reverting back to her old self
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I... asked if you were alright, you seemed gone."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I was trying to recall what all I could remember about Soniere Prison.
<DeathStar> 6* Once they are across, the bridge begins to get drawn up again
<Kit> <Azhren> One way in-- and out." 6He sighs, narrowing his eyes, then peers at Mercy sympathetically.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Can you remember anything...?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> That they claim none have escaped it.
<Kaelan> Seth> "The best way to build a cage, one door, and establish hopelessness."
<Kit> <Azhren> Would it be as imposing if they admitted some had?
<DeathStar> <Thomas> That is a good point. Perhaps once we're inside, the prisoners can tell us more.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Y-Yeah..."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan rubs her face gently, frowning as she tries to look about more. "We can't... stay here forever."
<DeathStar> 6* When they near the giant steel door with bars across it, large men turn a crank outside to slide the bars aside, then open the doors. The cart rides on inside once the doors are open into a gloomy area, where glowstone and torches are set up. Echoing from somewhere above them, wails of the damned can be heard, faintly like a wind blowing. Up ahead, 30 guards can be seen, and 1 aging balding man with a gut
<Kaelan> Seth> "I said it before, we won't." *he grits his teeth a bit, looking forward*
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks at Mercy. "And... are you alright?"
<DeathStar> <Mercy> I am fine, Lady Kaelan
<Kaelan> * Kaelan nods and looks away, she hides her look of disbelief, she looks onward at the guards.
<DeathStar> 6* The cart stops and the 30 guards walk forward to surround the cart, and the fat man steps forward as well; their cart doors are opened and they are led out one by one along the chain they are attached to. Once they are all lined up, the fat man walks up and down them, eyeing each of them.
<Kaelan> * Seth stands quietly, a little slouched, purposely hiding his usual trained stance from his years as a guard. Kaelan stands stock still, not wanting to cause further trouble, she watches the man carefully.
<DeathStar> <Man> I am Warden Samuel Norton. 6* The man says as he walks. "And you are all now mine. Your sentences may very, depending on your crime, or if your King attempts to negoiate your release." 6* He notes, since almost all the others were Nuege soldiers.
<Kit> 6Azhren snorts at that, doubtful of any worth in returning given his last known association.
<Kaelan> * Seth just watches with a nuetral look, knowing better then to antagonize a warden. Kaelan looks down and bites her lower lip a little.
<DeathStar> <Warden Norton> If any of you have anything to say about your crimes, speak now. 6* He offers, his tone absolutely kind
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks down a little more, but remains silent at a look from Seth.
<Kit> <Azhren> This maid has committed no crime." 6He gestures to Mercy beside him. 1"I kidnapped her away from her charge in league with rebels who had no part in invading Navarro."
<Kit> <Azhren> I have no inclination of innocence, but surely she has.
<Kaelan> * Seth eyes Azhren quietly, then looks forward.
<DeathStar> 6* The Warden turns to peer at Azhren now, stepping over to him as he speaks. "Is that right." 6* He says, peering at Mercy now, then back at Azhren. "You kidnapped this woman?"
<Kit> <Azhren> Indeed. She has wanted to return to her charge, and I am tired of listening to her whining." 6He says with a straight face.
<DeathStar> <Warden> And who is her charge?
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy peers at Azhren blankly, then ahead.
<Kit> <Azhren> I'm a deserter of the royal guard. Take your guess.
<Kaelan> * Seth frowns slightly.
<DeathStar> 6* The Warden looks skeptical, but then eyes Mercy. "So she is from Nuege, then."
<Kit> <Azhren> Wise assumption." 6He notes, given if he's a Nuegan royal guard, duh! 1"A good cook. Beats trail rations."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks up over at them now.
<DeathStar> 6* The Warden steps over to eye Mercy. "I thought I saw the eyes of a Nuege whore." 6* He comments, then crooks a finger at a guard. "Take this female to my quarters. A Nuege royal maid may prove entertaining. And add kidnapping to that one's sentence." 6* He motions at Azhren.
<DeathStar> 6* A guard moves over and grabs Mercy's arm, leading her away.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan narrows her eyes at Azhren before looking forward again.
<Kit> 6Azhren snorts. 1"One would think kidnapping of a Nuegan would be a boon in Navarro."
<Kit> <Azhren> I suppose it was true that Navarrans are inherently backwards to begin with.
<Kaelan> * Seth winces, suddenly pitying Azhren.
<DeathStar> 6* The Warden eyes Azhren, then steps over to him. He holds out his hand and a guard places a metal pole in it, and the warden strikes Azhren in the gut with the end, right where it would knock the breath out of him
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks down again.
<Kit> 6With plenty of time to judge the action, he tenses the second it would hit him in the abs. A heavy weapon wielder could stave off a move like that. He sneers. 1"Be my guest on claiming Nuegan leftovers, if you want them so bad. I am a deserter, so I hold no love for Nuege any longer."
<DeathStar> 6* The warden shifts the pole to the side, then swings it for the side of Azhren's temple.
<Kaelan> * Seth stops himself from shaking his head.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan flinches a little.
<Kit> 6Azhren's head cocks to the side, then he slowly peers back, looking unamused, but not saying anything either.
<DeathStar> 6* The warden swings the pole again against his jaw, but then speaks. "Allow me to discuss the rules. Whatever I say or do, you will obey. You will never talk back to me unless I say you can do so. You will not look at me, ever, unless I tell you to do so." 6* He eyes Azhren at that
<Kit> 6Azhren stares a moment, then sighs as if inconvenienced and glances upward, studying the place.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan focuses her eyes on the ground with sudden renewed interest, Seth merely nods in understanding, keeping his eyes forward.
<DeathStar> <Warden> You will obey the guards unless they tell you to do something opposite of what I tell you to do. If you break any of these rules, you will be punished, or killed. You will be given two meals. One in the morning for 30 minutes in a mess hall, then you will be escorted back to your cells to rot until your second meal at the evening, which will be in the mess hall for 30 minutes. Then you will be taken back to your cells to rot."
<Kaelan> * Seth takes mental notes about the time windows provided as he merely continues to not in obedient acknowledgement. Kaelan stands numbly, but makes no sound.
<DeathStar> <Warden> This is your life. Your only times out of the cell are to do manual labor, and only a select few will have that privledge. The guards choose who will be given these tasks. It is hard work, laborous, but it will get you out of your cells
<DeathStar> <Warden> There will be no talking at night. None.
<DeathStar> 6* The warden motions at the guards, and they begin to lead the group off.
<Kaelan> * Seth gives the others a momentary glance and moves along as the line is led, Kaelan jerks a moment, but falls into line before causing a problem.
<DeathStar> 6* They are led to stone steps, and begin to work their way up the prison, passing many floors - the bottom ones seem to be where all the guards are kept, and what few recreation there is, and then finally they begin to hear moans from cells as they climb. The guards speak as they walk. "You will be allowed to shower once a week for 10 minutes." 6* He notes. "Your first showers are tomorrow, so you are lucky. You all smell already."
<DeathStar> 6* Funny enough, the guard reeks of stink
<Kaelan> * Seth keeps a straight face as he walks along. Kaelan lets out a slight breath from the sting.
<Kit> 6Azhren studies the walls and cells and rooms they pass, his face impassive.
<DeathStar> 6* They are brought up to a high floor prison area, then led along - they are stuffed 4 into a cell at a time. Unless they can rearrange themselves, they will be split like this: Azhren, Seth, and then Thomas and Kaelan. For his part, Thomas has managed to remain meek
<Kit> 6Azhren casually slips back, pausing once in appearance to look at somehting, then resumes step behind Thomas.
<Kaelan> * Seth waits a moment to try and let the others get to him, hoping to get them all together. He keeps Kaelan close to Thomas at any rate, Kaelan for her part sticks next to Thomas the whole time.
<Kaelan> * Seth casually moves so the two that would have been with Kaelan and Thomas wind up in the places he and Azhren would have occupied as well.
<DeathStar> 6* By the time their turn comes up, the four are led into a cell together, and the door is shut and locked, the guards moving on. There's only two beds, and in the corner is a bucket to use the bathroom in
<Kaelan> * Seth leans against the wall and looks around the cell. Kaelan sits down on one of the beds, letting out a sigh.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Well, one of our women managed to not be put in danger." *he eyes Azhren* "Your attempt was noble, but you can't fall for the Warden's tricks like that. We might not see Mercy again now."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> We could take comfort that she's not in the main prison populus...there are dangerous people here.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas sits on the edge of one of the beds, so someone else can sit, too
<Kaelan> Seth> "There is that. Let's just hope they really do overlook her as a criminal now."
<Kit> <Azhren> I will see Mercy again.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> If I recall, the Warden is an overly cruel man. The Church has never approved of how many people die under his watch in this prison
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks down, she slumps back a bit.
<Kit> <Azhren> Correct-- and now her brand is gone. They know who she belongs to. She's valuable.
<Kit> 6Azhren shrugs slightly. 1"I have either granted her wish in an undesireable way, to return to Arcane, or if they decide on something else, I will kill them all. Simple."
<Kaelan> Seth> "You'd have done better to claim she was a servant of Valen's. Rachael might have been able to get ahold of her. If she's still alive, they'll have given her over to him."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> A shame you did not say she was a Navarro noble woman's maid you captured in the battle. They might have returned her, and she could find Lady Zeal.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Or that."
<Kit> <Azhren> I believe I said 'her' wish, not our's.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> She seemed happy with Lady Zeal, though - I believe she had moved on from Arcane.
<Kit> 6Azhren peers at them in turn. 1"Make no mistake, I will do all I can for you. But my utmost wishes were her's first before mine or yours."
<Kaelan> Seth> "Can't imagine she ever wished to get raped by the warden, the moment you identified her as a Nuegian... you fated her to that. Please be more careful."
<Kit> <Azhren> Was I the only one who noticed? Without the brand, not near the angel, she was resigned back to her old self.
<Kit> <Azhren> Cruel as it may be, her old self would hardly care about that behaviour, and her old self desired Arcane.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sighs. "That's not a good thing Azhren."
<Kit> <Azhren> From her perspective, or yours?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Mercy killed her emotions to do her duty."
<Kit> <Azhren> That was Mercy's choice. Not yours.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas rises and moves about the room, testing the rock walls to see if they are solid, then tests the bars
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Her choice?" *she eyes him, for a moment, her eyes flash wildly*
<Kit> <Azhren> Yes. You were making decisions against her will until she was affected by the Angel. Or did you fail to notice, whelp?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Y-You really think anyone would choose to be mistreated? She hid from pain, that's not a choice you justify things with."
<Kit> <Azhren> You are a naive little girl. Mercy was dead-- as she has returned to being."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "S-So you send her back to her grave?"
<Kit> 6Azhren shakes his head, peering toward Thomas. 1"Where she might rest. As you will be, if you do not focus on your priorities."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas frowns at the sturdiness of the bars.
<Kaelan> * Seth coughs. "Enough."
<Kit> <Azhren> Take care of yourself before you lecture me.
<Kaelan> * Seth eyes Thomas, then looks about the cell slowly. He moves over and eyes the lock.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Don't press her Azhren."
<DeathStar> 6* The lock is fairly complicated, and would need something to actually pick it with, that Seth lacks right now since they took anything from him other than gray wardrobe.
<Kit> <Azhren> Don't encourage her, hunter.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> We will not be getting out of this cell without some tools.
<Kit> 6Azhren stands. 1"What kind of tools?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I do not know how to pick locks, but if I had something, I could try to chip a hole in the rock - though that would take too long and be too noticeable
<Kaelan> Seth> "Something to pick this lock with would work."
<Kaelan> Seth> "I can take care of the lock."
<Kit> <Azhren> And then what?
<Kaelan> Seth> "We've got time to think about that."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan rocks on the bed a little, she sighs and lays down on it.
<DeathStar> <THomas> Perhaps we will find something during meals.
<Kaelan> Seth> "I like your thinking."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> But until we know the layout of the prison, simply getting out of the cell would do us little good.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> IF they caught us, they would make sure we never got out again
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "We've got time on our side now... let's not do anything rash until we've got a lot to go on."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Do we have time, though? Jean is in the Church's hands.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> And it will take us a week to get back to Navarro, assuming she is there still
<Kaelan> Seth> "We've already lost a lot of time..."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas rubs his stubble, then sits down on one of the beds, thinking
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "We'll do her no good with our legs broken and shackled to a wall for trying to escape and failing. Let's at least take the first day or so to see what the place is like."
<Kit> <Azhren> You make it sound as if they would bother.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> What we need is a way to bribe the guards for information about how to get out of the prison, and how to work the bridge, and what sort of times would it be safe. But it can't be the same guard, or they will put together too much.
<Kaelan> Seth> "And try not to forget the path we took to get to this cell... it may be the only way out, as Azhren said."
<Kaelan> Seth> "What exactly do we bribe with?"
<Kit> <Azhren> Even if we did get out-- we have to lower the bridge or face a canyon-- cross barren land, and cross the sea without a vessel.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas colors with embarrassment. "We have nothing except Kaelan, and I would not stoop that low to suggest such a thing.'
<Kaelan> * Kaelan closes her eyes. "...If it comes to it... I won't protest..."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> And Azhren is right, the only boats that come here are supply boats and prison boats.
<Kit> 6Azhren snorts. 1"You sell yourself too high."
<Kit> <Azhren> McKeenan, you have more than she can offer.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I do? 6* He looks confused
<Kaelan> * Seth eyes Kaelan. He sighs. He then eyes Thomas and Azhren. "...Not sure there's many guards into.... that."
<Kit> <Azhren> Women to bed they can find and have at will with or without offering. You want information-- you have more than they.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Why would a guard be interested in anything I know?
<Kit> <Azhren> Because they don't.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas continues to look confused. "So a guard would exchange information with me to know more about things like the Church and prophecies?"
<Kit> 6Azhren shakes his head. 1"Scholars aren't the only lot that like to know things. And I doubt many of the guards here are allowed leave off the island much. You might lot them in as less-restricted prisoners themselves.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Doubt it, if anything Azhren's our information boy, he's a Nuege soldier. That info can at least earn some paygrade."
<Kit> <Azhren> Your common knowledge might carry you far. I even doubt the complicated knowledge would be worth much.
<Kit> 6Azhren snorts. 1"As are many of the other soldiers incarcerated here, hunter."
<Kit> <Azhren> And they are far less tough to beat it out of.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> But how many would talk? If they believe you truly do not care about Nuege as you say, and you were a royal guard, that might be valuable. It would mean at least two of us are trying to get information, and that is better than one
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Plus, I am not--a people's person... 6* He admits
<Kit> 6Azhren gives Thomas a look.
<Kit> <Azhren> You believe I am?
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Oh. I mean-- 6* He gets flustered. "I did not intend to imply you were---" 6* He winces.
<Kaelan> * Seth sighs, "With how you scored so well with the Warden, doubtful."
<Kit> <Azhren> I will do what you ask, McKeenan, but don't set your hopes high on my account.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan curls up a bit, listening quietly.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Still, a guard might would find your information worthwhile to ... uh, get in good graces with the Warden. And it may help us learn where in this prison Mercy is at. If we do get her near the angel again, maybe she will ... feel better
<DeathStar> <Thomas> She truly did seem to be opening up to Lady Zeal. I saw her smiling at, um, some tricks she played on her
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas reddens in embarrassment at some trick he must be thinking about
<Kaelan> Seth> "The girl was getting her own mind. We're going to get her back to Jean. I wasn't kidding, I will tear apart Terah itself if that's what it takes to free Jean."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> *sits up* "So we're committed to escaping, right?" *she looks at the boys*
<DeathStar> <Thomas> She--held up some risque undergarments in front of Lady Zeal and myself, asking me if I would, um, like to see Lady Zeal in them
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas remains in his flustered thoughts
<Kaelan> * Kaelan leans over and gently pokes Thomas' nose.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas jerks, peering at Kaelan. "Yes? Did you say something?"
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Are we all committed to escaping this place?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Of course. Who amongst us would not be?
<Kit> 6Azhren shakes his head at Thomas.
<Kaelan> Seth> "I said my piece, I will get out of here."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks at Azhren.
<Kit> <Azhren> Oh, I love prison." 6He says deadpanned.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Funny, but alright, we can leave you here..." *she acts as though he's serious*
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I--believe he was being sarcastic, Lady Kaelan
<DeathStar> 6* somewhere on their floor, a person howls and then a blood curdling scream before nothing. A moment later, guards drag a dead prisoner by
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I know, I wanted to fluster him. He wants to rescue Mercy and be her knight after all. You all seem to have women you want to get back--- to..."
<Kaelan> * Seth looks out, watching grimly.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I assure you, Lady Zeal and LAdy Jean both look forward to getting back with you, Lady Kaelan. I have seen how Lady Jean sleeps with you some times, after all.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan blinks and blushes a little. "W-We're at best s-sisters... I-I..."
<Kaelan> * Seth grins a little.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> OH, I apologize. I assumed you liked her, because of how you would blush and stammer around her, and let her do things to your body.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I really am not good at understanding people. 6* He sighs
<Kit> <Azhren> An easy assumption
<Kaelan> Seth> "I think you're better then you think Thomas."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "S-Seth!"
<Kaelan> * Seth just grins sheepishly and looks out again.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "...I... I'm concerned about Rachael too...! What if she's in Valen's hands?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Would that be so bad? He seems to care for her,
<DeathStar> <Thomas> She would at least be safe.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I... I hope so."
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Valen's Pad
<DeathStar> 6* It is dark here, possiblely tkaing place before the previous scene, while Nephilim spies on it. There's the two guards at the front gate, and one patroling the yard, but she wouldn't spot anyone else. Rachael's room is dark, but she was definitely in it since a glowstone was visible about 25 minutes ago
<DeathStar> 6* The capital of Navarro is still under repair from the attack, but is still in order for the most part - the Templars are no longer patroling the streets in force, leaving only Navarro forces, seeking the remainder of the Nuege forces they believe are still out there, preparing another battle.
<Kit> 6Nephilim scales the wall on its blindest side, having searched to see if she still had the ninja-cloak on the roof to deal with or not, making for the roof and Rachael's room
<DeathStar> 6* The roof seems empty for the most part. Either they didn't believe Nephilim would head back here, or they assume she's long gone. As she reaches Rachael's room, the window shut, she'd see Rachael in the bed, sleeping nude as usual
<Kit> 6Nephilim works her fingers to the edge, wiggling it as much as she can, and using her knife to slide in and undo any latches if necessary, then quietly lifts it.
<DeathStar> 6* No noise occurs, and Rachael shifts in the bed so she's on her back and fully visible in the glittering.
<Kit> 6Nephilim slips in and slides the window shut again, creeping over, then up onto the bed, snuggling against her.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael shifts at the snuggling automatically, never one to sleep alone, which is surprising since Valen isn't in the room, indicating tension between the two hasn't faded. She wraps her arms around Nephilim, and one leg as well, and nuzzles her face against Neph's
<Kit> 6Nephilim returns the gesture, snickering softly. 1"Never changing."
<DeathStar> 6* RAchael stirs, then opens her eyes, jerking in surprise but keeping her mouth closed from making a noise. She stares, then grips Nephilim tightly, whispering. "You're okay!"
<Kit> <Nephilim> Well, yeah. Running is my life.
<Kit> 6Nephilim flails a bit as she's squeezed, smirking.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'm so glad. 6* She says in full honesty, her voice choking a bit. "I was so worried about you. Do you know where the others are? Are you all together?"
<Kit> 6Nephilim shakes her head. 1"You're here. Zeal and Jean are in the church. But the others... ..."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I see. I'll try to find out where they are, then. Can you rescue Zeal and Jean from the Templars? I know how good you are."
<Kit> <Nephilim> Problem is... I'm good at escaping myself-- and all eyes are on those two.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... Oh. Then what can we do to help them? If me and Zeal are good, they said I could visit Zeal in the church. Maybe you and I can smuggle her something?
<Kit> <Nephilim> Like what?!
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I--don't know, Big Sis. I don't know what to do. 6* Her eyes water. "I don't know what I should do or what I can do---Valen's obeying the church, the others are gone, Zeal and Jean are prisoners, I am...I don't know what to do..." 6* She begins to sniffle now, her ears drooping
<Kit> <Nephilim> Don't cry. I don't know what to do either." 6She blinks, the sight of Rachael crying causing her face to go rather neutral.
<Kit> <Nephilim> If I did, I would have acted already. All I knew I could do is... seeing you.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Sorry... 6* She smiles, then hugs Nephilim again. "That's enough for now. Seeing you again makes me feel better, honestly."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael's ears perk back up and she cuddles against Nephilim. "We can worry about other things later." 6* She notes, her hand going up to Nephilim's ears to rub at them despite the bandana.
<Kit> <Nephilim> That's good..." 6She pauses, then smiles at the touch; it having been a while. 1"Sleeping in the rain's been fun."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Sleep here tonight. I keep the door locked.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The four are led out of their cell by three guards only, and escorted down the hallway past other cells as they go further into the prison
<Kaelan> * Seth walks along resolutely as they're guided, Kaelan sticks to following directly behind him.
<DeathStar> 6* It is likely time for their meal, judging by how long they were in the cell, and sure enough, they are brought into a mess hall where other prisoners are located - some in line to get food, while others sit at tables. Their bowls are filled with what appears to be slop, and bugs can be seen in it
<Kit> <Azhren> ..." 6He eyes guards, sizing them up before sitting to eat
<DeathStar> 6* The guards point at the line, then move off; the room itself already has 15 guards.
<Kaelan> * Seth moves to the line, Kaelan straightens up and follows him to the line.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas eyes the food, paling a bit, before moving in line. The prisoners use their fingers to scoop up the slop and eat it, not given anything to eat with. The food smells terrible as well, and when Thomas gets his bowl filled, he sits quickly and pushes it away
<Kaelan> * Seth and Kaelan sits as well with their food, Seth starts to eat without complaint, Kaelan eyes the food, then tastes it hesitantly.
<Kaelan> * Seth eyes Thomas' bowl as he eats his own, for all anyone could know, he's eating a feast.
<DeathStar> 6* It tastes horrendous, like something a pigoink would eat, and Seth would feel the crunch of bugs. Kaelan would see a maggot wiggling in her's.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan blanches a bit and tries picking it out.
<DeathStar> 6* One of the prisoners, a black colored man, eyes Thomas and his bowl, then speaks. "Our food too good for you, pretty boy?" 6* When Thomas doesn't look over, the man stands up. "Oh, too good to speak to me?" 6* Two of his homies stand up as well
<Kaelan> Seth> "Eat up, when you start to starve this won't look half bad anymore."
<Kit> 6Azhren rises, turning to eye the men getting up with no nonsense.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas glances at him as he gets near. "E-excuse me? You were talking to me?"
<Kaelan> * Seth eyes the men quietly. "We don't want trouble, why don't you all take a seat, my friend here's just having trouble adjusting."
<DeathStar> 6* The man eyes Thomas, while his two homies move to stand in front of Azhren, giving him a look to stay out of it. The black man eyes Thomas. "You talking down to me, pretty boy?"
<Kit> <Azhren> Me too." 6He notes after Seth's comment, cracking his neck and looking down on the two.
<Kaelan> Seth> "No he's really just a daydreamer. Want his bowl?"
<DeathStar> 6* The man eyes Azhren now. "Oh, is he your bitch?"
<Kit> <Azhren> What the hell does that mean?
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks down, eyeing the bowl.
<DeathStar> 6* The man flashes a toothy grin, one his teeth looking metalish
<DeathStar> <Man> It means, do you like your cock in his mouth, big man?
<Kaelan> Seth> "Just say yes."
<Kit> <Azhren> I'd prefer a woman. But if you have something to say to him, I'll relay the message.
<Kit> <Azhren> I'll let you know now-- he's not interested in men, so if that's your aim...
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas stares at them, while the men look at each other, then at Azhren. The big black man steps forward, then tries to punch him in the face
<Kit> 6Azhren dips his head down, letting it hit him at the crux of his head, hardest point of the body.
<Kaelan> * Seth sighs a bit and grips the end of his empty bowl, watching for the moment, knowing how Azhren takes blows.
<DeathStar> 6* The man makes a face, shaking his head, but then moves forward and tries to bring his knee up into Azhren's stomach, while his homies move to either side to try to grab Azhren's arms
<DeathStar> 6* The guards, for their part, just watch
<Kit> <Azhren> Ah, thought I saw something on the floor. Were you wanting to shake hands?" 6He eyes the homey trying to grab the side that doesn't have one. He smirks, then eyes the one with his remaining arm shifting to see if he can get ahold of his clothing and tries to use HIM as a club against the other.
<Kaelan> * Seth grips the blowl in his hand, cupping it under the heel of his hand, he slips up behind one of the men and brings the bowl down at the man's head as he tries to flank Azhren.
<Kaelan> *bowl
<DeathStar> 6* The man gets bowled, then clubbed, going down. The man who started it stares down, then charges at Azhren with his roar, his teeth all visible as he does
<DeathStar> 6* Including his ore tooth.
<Kaelan> * Seth flips the bowl up in his hand and tosses it from his hand at the charging man's head.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan picks at her slop still, looking up at the brawl.
<DeathStar> 6* The man is hit, but doesn't slow, like a bull
<Kit> 6Azhren stares, tossing the first guy aside like a discarded weapon. He reaches out to catch the bowl Seth tosses, then stands there, tensing his body to steel against the attack like he did the pole-- just awaiting him to impact with one foot back to solidify his stance.
<Kaelan> * Seth for his part, steps out of the way, Kaelan stands with her bowl, watching.
<DeathStar> 6* The man hits Azhren like a bull, and slides him back into a table with the force, though doesn't knock him over.
<Kit> 6Azhren reaches to grab ahold of the man's torso with his arm and then drives his weight up and backwards, suplexing him into the table.
<DeathStar> 6* The man hits the table and it breaks, groaning. The guards begin to move now at that, and Thomas eyes them approaching with a wince. The man, for his part, is dazed, his mouth opened
<Kit> <Azhren> Ah, now you move-- I took care of it already, you see.
<DeathStar> 6* The guards grab Azhren instead and begin to drag him off.
<Kit> 6Azhren sighs dramatically.
<Kit> 6Azhren walks along to make it easier on them to drag him
<DeathStar> 6* Another set grab the man and drag him off as well - his ore tooth going with him. A shame, it would have been a good lockpick
<Kaelan> * Seth shakes his head a bit, seeing a missed oppurtunity, he sits and eyes the other two, Kaelan sits quietly again.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas runs his hand through his hair. "Talking to the guards today might not be good, after that. I will try at breakfast."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Where do you think they took Azhren?
<Kaelan> Seth> "Solitary confinement probably."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> But that other man started it.
<Kaelan> Seth> "And he finished it."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas frowns. "I do not like this place. AT all."
<DeathStar> -END-
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<DeathStar> 6* After spending her first night in Duke Braddock's mansion, which is next to the church, the next morning Templars arrive to escort her to the church to get her ready. One of them is Karen, and as she marches Zeal out of the house, she keeps glaring at her like she were escorting a murderous whelp
<Kit> 6Zeal makes a face, sighing slightly as she mumbles. 1"Would rather stay a 'maid' than this..."
<DeathStar> <Karen> Did you say something, "Templar"? 6* She spits the last word oug
<Kit> <Zeal> Nothing at all, My Lady." 6She utters back pollitely and bows her head, complimenting the outfit's last use in a while, likely.
<DeathStar> 6* Karen eyes her like daggers, but keeps walking. "Do you know how many Templars you and your friends killed? A dozen. And we're suppose to forgive you because you 'walk with the gods' again."
<Kit> <Zeal> If it is any consolation, I did not ask for the 'priviledge.'
<Kit> <Zeal> This is something those devils, your gods, decided. So if you are going to question it... I suggest taking it up with them...
<DeathStar> <Karen> The Gods spare you, and you still speak blasphemy? 6* Her eyes flare
<Kit> <Zeal> You are still questioning their intentions.
<DeathStar> 6* Karen grips her sword handle, but moves on in silence until they reach the Church complex, leading Zeal toward the Templar area
<Kit> 6Zeal stops at the entryway, hesitating, then takes a breath as she enters, gazing around with reluctance, but also nostalgia.
<DeathStar> 6* Moving over, a woman in charge of clothing stops in front of Zeal, all smiles. "You must be Lady Zeal - your uniform is ready. Follow me." 6* She takes her hand and cheerfully leads her away from Karen to a small area where clothing is kept, then pulls out Zeal's uniform to hand to her
<Kit> 6Zeal looks a bit offguard, but feels relief when she's away from Karen, blinking at the uniform and looking at the woman questionably, as if it can't be the case.
<DeathStar> <Woman> Is there something wrong, Lady Zeal?
<Kit> <Zeal> I... suppose not." 6She takes it slow, looking sheepish. 1"You are kind."
<DeathStar> <Woman> I am only doing what I can to help the Church! 6* She says cheerfully. "It is you who does the real work, putting your life on the line to protect others."
<Kit> <Zeal> Mm..." 6She holds up a hand, shaking her head. 1"Words too kind, I am afraid."
<Kit> 6Zeal peers around for a place to change.
<DeathStar> 6* The woman pauses, then bows, stepping out of the room. "I will stand guard for you, Lady Zeal." 6* She closes the door, leaving Zeal in the small room
<Kit> 6Zeal eyes the clothing, holding it out and examining both sides, sighing, then starts to remove her own clothing piece by piece.
<DeathStar> 6* After a few moments, the woman checks on Zeal with smiles. "Lady Zeal, they are ready for you!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Th-They?
<DeathStar> 6* The woman nods and once seeing Zeal is clothed properly, opens the door to show two high ranking officals in the Templars. They both nod politely. "Templar Zeal, we are to escort you to your assignment and go over what you will teach."
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks a few times, looking a little solemn at that. 1"High... Templars..? I do not recall there being so many not long ago.."
<DeathStar> <High Templar 1> Times are changing, Lady Zeal. Walk with us. 6* He motions
<Kit> <Zeal> ... Of course." 6She hangs her head slightly, moving to follow, her hands folded pollitely more like when she was pretending to be a maid than someone 'important.'
<DeathStar> <High Templar 2> You know the words as well as I do, Templar Zeal. Tareh is in a precarious position and it could descend into darkness. Demons are on the rise and wars are breaking out. We need to save Tareh. The Goddess Lenneth thinks you can teach this Jean Al'ryl enough to help us."
<Kit> <Zeal> I have no doubt it is possible." 6She offers at least.
<Kit> <Zeal> I cannot say that I do not feel lady Lenneth is mistaken. I have learned far more from lady Al'ryl than she from I.
<DeathStar> 6* The two Templars exchange glances at each other, then at Zeal. "Any reservations you have, you must not let her hear them. Your job is to teach her the basic history of the gods and what they mean to the world of Tareh. We will need her, the gods say, to stop the demon uprising. You must teach her to walk the path of the gods."
<Kit> <Zeal> After that?
<DeathStar> <High Templar 1> We will inform you more of what's to come later. 6* They stop outside a door. "She is in there."
<Kit> <Zeal> I am to go in alone?
<DeathStar> <High Templar 2> Yes. The goddess says to allow you to operate on your own unless you prove untrustworthy
<Kit> <Zeal> Strange..." 6She frowns, finding it odd that Lenneth would seemingly have faith in her honor, no less.
<Kit> 6Zeal nods to the two, then opens the door to enter.
<DeathStar> 6* Sitting inside a large room with a fireplace that's not in use, and shelves of books, sits Jean, her hair blonde again and styled like an apprentice, wearing a white outfit. She sits, staring blankly at a window at some birds.
<Kit> 6Zeal pauses, taking in the sight of Jean, then trembles slightly before running over to grasp her in a hug, biting her lip. She has no idea what her outfit looks like, actually, but probably similar! Her original outfit was personal preference, after all, merely reflecting colours suiting to her unit/region and modified for half-plate but emphasis on desert weather and movement of an archer.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, turning to look at Zeal, bringing a hand up to Zeal's back as she's hugged. She looks at her, her expression strained a bit, but then relaxes. "Hello, Zeal. I'm glad you're well."
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks, moving back slightly. 1"You... r-remember me?"
<DeathStar> <Jean> I--- think so. My head is fuzzy, but they said, um, a Templar named Zeal would teach me, and you are here. And I---feel like I know you. That I can trust you."
<Kit> <Zeal> Oh... you do not really recall me..
<DeathStar> <Jean> I-I am sorry...I feel like I should...please forgive me. You seem so familiar..
<Kit> <Zeal> No, lady Al'ryl, it is not your fault at all." 6She eyes the outfit, plucking at it. 1"...If only it had been this way. You are adorable. I would have been honored to have you as an apprentice."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles. "I am your apprentice! And you are very adorable, too!"
* DeathStar is now known as DS[BriefLayDownDontFeelGood]
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks a few times and eyes her outfit. It's been a few years since anyone used the word 'adorable' with her.
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<DeathStar> 6* Jean reaches out to touch it
<Kit> 6Zeal lets her, tilting her head a bit.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Soft. So, what going to teach, Miss Zeal?
<Kit> <Zeal> ..." 6She sighs a little. 1'You are my apprentice, after all. We shall review the order's teachings."
<DeathStar> <Jean> What's an order?
<Kit> <Zeal> I imagine if I am the one teaching you, of all people, there will also be a necessity for some level of field survival skill.
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks. 1"This is the order. All of this. The church is an organization brought together by faith in Tareh's prevailant deities.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks around it all, then at Zeal. "What's a deity?"
<Kit> <Zeal> A being of higher orientation than a mortal. A god.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. Then is Zeal a god to Jean?
<Kit> <Zeal> H-Heavens no, I am a mere mortal myself. You are only my apprentice. I am your senior in the order, nothing more.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. Is Jean a mortal, too?
<Kit> <Zeal> Y-- es. I should think so.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks thoughtful, putting a finger to her lips. "Why does Church have faith in deities?"
<Kit> <Zeal> ..." 6She peers to the side, letting out a breath, then resigns herself.
<Kit> <Zeal> Because they are responsible for all we know, but most importantly, or well-being and continued way of life.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Ohhh. So they're nice?
<Kit> <Zeal> One cannot deny deities can be cruel, harsh and pointed... but neither is it impossible for them to be merciful and kind or even compassionate.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. 6* She looks confused, tapping her chin. "Jean would love everyone!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Heh, I am certain that would be the case.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean tugs a bit at her collar, making a face for a moment, then looks blank as her hand lowers before kicking back. "What we going to learn today?"
<Kit> <Zeal> I suppose the basics would be learning their names.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Are they pretty names?
<Kit> <Zeal> Can you name any of them, lady Al'ryl?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean shakes her head no, but then pauses. "Wait! One!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Oh? Which one?
<DeathStar> <Jean> Lenny!
<Kit> <Zeal> Len... ny?" 6She overshadows in disbelief.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods. "Lenny is nice to Jean! Says she is a good girl!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Is that... so?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods happily. "She said if I listened to you, that I would get cookies and you would get a maid!"
<Kit> 6Zeal pauses, her eyes widening slightly. 1"Did she say anything else..!?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, then shakes her head no.
<Kit> <Zeal> ... I-- never mind." 6She rubs her face, peering to the side. 1"I am sorry for shouting. ...What do you know about Lenneth?"
<DeathStar> <Jean> That she saved Jean and made her a force of good! And that she wants me to help others as she's helped me@!
<Kit> <Zeal> ... Each of the deities of Tareh harbor certain archtypes of people. Do you know the one Lenneth chooses to support?
<DeathStar> <Jean> Cookies and maids?
<Kit> <Zeal> N-No. Lady Al'ryl, Lenneth is the patron deity of heroes. Those whom she deems heroic and self-less, courageous to the meek and those unable to help themselves are said to gain Lenneth's favor.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Is that why she favors Miss. Zeal?
<Kit> <Zeal> M-Me..!?
<DeathStar> <Jean> She seemed to think a lot of you!
<Kit> <Zeal> Why do you say that..?
<DeathStar> <Jean> She said you would lead me down the right path and that you were a hero.
<Kit> <Zeal> That -- what is she thinking..?" 6She frowns.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Hm?
<Kit> <Zeal> No, it is nothing, sorry. Do you know any of the others?
<DeathStar> <Jean> Nope!
<Kit> <Zeal> How about Autumn?
<DeathStar> <Jean> What's Autumn do?
<Kit> <Zeal> She is the goddess governing the fall season and harvest of the fields, ensuring we prevail famine. ...Perhaps we will settle for speaking of Phoen as well." 6She rubs her cheeks. 1"I must admit I was fond of her since I was born in the spring-- her favored season as well as summer and the rebirth of living things each cycle of the seasons.
<DeathStar> <Jean> You like Phoen?
<Kit> <Zeal> S-Since I was born in the spring... perhaps it was just my fondness of the season itself... Or maybe something in my past. I do not recally memories from before my time in the church.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Should ask Lenny to meet Phoeny!
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks, having never thought of such thing. She bites her lip, then shakes her head a bit, not sure it's a good idea given her track record at this point. Though after speaking with Jean, she has to wonder if all the deities are like Amazo and Harbinger, or if there's a chance like people they vary.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles.
<Kit> <Zeal> We shall see, I suppose." 6She moves to the shelves in the room, assuming there are some since it should have a study, and pulls off books, turning and marking sections on Lenneth, Autumn and Phoen, putting them out for Jean.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers, then looks at Zeal worriedly
<Kit> <Zeal> Something wrong?
<DeathStar> <Jean> J-Jean can't read this. 6* Funny enough, the entire time Zeal has known her, Jean has only read ancient text, nothing modern
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm, another thing for me to teach." 6She sighs as if burdened.
<DeathStar> 6* JEan peers down. "I-I am so-sorry."
<Kit> 6Zeal stifles a laugh.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, confused
<Kit> <Zeal> I was teasing you.
<DeathStar> <Jean> O-Oh!
<Kit> 6Zeal chuckles pollitely behind her hand.
<Kit> <Zeal> Nothing would make me happier than to teach you something like reading.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles. "And nothing woul make me happier - besides a hug - than to learn how to read from you!
<Kit> 6Zeal pauses, then hugs Jean after a moment. 1"Alright." 6She thereafter spends an hour teaching Jean a quarter of the alphabet, and reads the passages on the three goddesses.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean leans on Zeal as she reads. "Wow, they sound neat."
<Kit> <Zeal> Mm, but that is enough for today. Please recite the letters you learned.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, then begins to recite them in a happy tune she made up.
<Kit> <Zeal> Very good, lady Al'ryl-- if you can write them correctly..." 6She hands her a pen, gesturing to parchment. 1"Then we will consider this lesson finished."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at it, biting her lip, then begins to try to write them, and does so prettily so, with butterflies
<Kit> 6Zeal smiles a bit at that. 1"Very good, lady Al'ryl."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean beams. "Can we play now?"
<Kit> <Zeal> P... lay?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods. "I want to go outside!"
<Kit> <Zeal> I am unsure we can, lady Al'ryl...
<DeathStar> <Jean> Can ask for me? 6* She takes Zeal's hand, giving her pouty lips
<Kit> <Zeal> O-Of course I will, lady Al'ryl...
<DeathStar> 6* Jean brightens up, then moves to a window, opening it up, and calling out. "Pretty weather, Miss Phoen!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm... Lady Al'ryl?
<DeathStar> <JEan> I was complimenting Goddess Phoen on pretty spring weather!
<Kit> <Zeal> I know. Lady Al'ryl, my first lesson in self-defense. Know your surroundings. Study them, remember them, for better or worse. Look for faults and strengths, think of how to use them to your advantage in a given situation.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, looking around confused. But she seems to study everything around, then names pretty things about things
<Kit> 6Zeal bows to Jean, moving for the door with a bit more of a lighthearted expression
<DeathStar> 6* Jean bows back with a giggle.
<Kit> 6Zeal nods to her pollitely and exits the room, drawing a breath and sighing softly, smiling.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth is there when she exits.
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal's face switches to fright, backing up into the door. "...ehn!"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Lady Zeal. Do I startle you?
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> W-would it truly be surprising if I said y-yes...?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I suppose not. I am not here to hurt you, merely ask how things with the angel are going.
<Kit> <Zeal> I-- would have assumed I was being watched. At least by those of ...your calibur?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Perhaps I merely wish to hear it from your lips
<Kit> <Zeal> ..." 6She peers to the side sheepishly, then assumes a proper straight posture, saluting. 1"Very well."
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth seems somewhat amused at that. "I also wished to discuss sleeping arrangements."
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm...? Were you wanting to sleep with me, lady Lenneth?" 6She notes, though jerks, the mostly sarcastic statement escaping her lips before she intended.
<DeathStar> 6* Lenneth raises a brow.
<Kit> <Zeal> F-Forgive me." 6She bows her head, making a face at that.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Hm, I do not intend to sleep in a bed with another. 6* She says, assuming she meant actual sleeping. "Though if you are thinking such thoughts, I know some of the other gods say they like to share beds with mortals."
<Kit> <Zeal> I--!" 6She jerks to stand up, reddening. 1"I did not... m-mean it that way! L-Lady Al'ryl wished to sleep... close... n-not with those.. i-intentions.."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Indeed, I was going to see if you would have the angel sleep with you at night at Duke Braddock's.
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks several times. 1"...Oh, that is right.." 6She peers to the side, having forgotten that part of the agreement. 1"...It would likely please lady Al'ryl, if she is anything like before. She does not... have her memories, however."
<Kit> <Zeal> So she would likely adjust if left alone. I will do as you ask...
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> She had nightmares alone last night.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> But if you do not want her, then we will let her adjust alone.
<Kit> <Zeal> N-No! I am not against it." 6She frowns, especially at hearing that.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Then she will be your ward - you can do with her as you please, and take her as you please, as long as you follow these rules: Continue to teach her about the gods, you do not leave the capital, and you are at Braddock's before the glittering begins to rise
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Does that sound fair? 6* She plops down a bag of coins.
<Kit> <Zeal> I--" 6She looks startled and amazed, since it allows her to fulfill virtually everything Jean asked of her and she... hadn't even said a word to request it. 1"... Lady Lenneth?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes? 6* She pauses in turning to go
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl said... you s-spoke of me..? M-May I ask... what for?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> You have done good deeds, even if they were misguided. That means I find you worthy, Zeal. I hope I continue to do so. 6* She nods, moving off
<Kit> 6Zeal stares, looking shocked, and rests against the wall beside the door, looking utterly confused at this point, gazing around, then jerks, realizing she has no idea what she's supposed to do now.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean can be heard singing on the other side- a tune Neph sang to her
<Kit> 6Zeal closes her eyes, listening for a moment and calming, still wondering why that song rings a chord with her, then jerks again, turning to eye the door and re-enters, wide-eyed.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean leaps out to tackle her, and makes grr sounds. "Jean remembered surroundings." 6* Suddenly Lenneth steps back in. <Lenneth> Oh yes, I have something else for you
<DeathStar> 6* She eyes the two, then pulls out Soma, setting him down on Zeal
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal looks startled, then elated. 1"Soma!" 6She nuzzles him happily.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma mewls happily and nuzzles back. Lenneth turns and goes again
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal's eyes water as she laughs, then glances after Lenneth a few moments before murmuring softlu. "1... Thank you, lady Lenneth.."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean squeals and pets Soma. "I-I feel happy and I do not know why!"
<DeathStar> 6* Soma paws at them cutely and looks hungry.
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> Mm, lady Al'ryl, would you... like to go outside now?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses ,then nods happily. "Can we have fruit, too?"
<DeathStar> 6* Soma shifts to climb into Zeal's cleavage where he belongs.
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> Yes... there is a place I would like to visit.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Where?
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> The orphanage... I have not been there in quite some time now...
<DeathStar> <Jean> Okay! 6* She beams happily.
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> I have a feeling they will like you." 6She smiles softly
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, then smiles back, and shegets up, helping Zeal up. "I like being liked!"
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal chuckles. 1"Let us go to the market and buy bread, and something for Soma." 6She holds out her hand
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods and takes her hand, and moves along. The church people all nod to her - most not knowing Zeal was a traitor before, it seems. Some even stop to comment on how unique Soma is and ask if he's from Sinai
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal seems more bewildered than anything, pollite and curtseying to most
<DeathStar> 6* Once outside, Jean peers about the church courtyard in curiousity, then moves to the gates to peer out at the busy streets of Navarro in awe.
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal smiles, but finds it strange to be walking around the city she fled when meeting Jean. Giving Soma a pat, she peers for where she might find bread and meat
<DeathStar> 6* Near the church are several vendors, opening to get Church business. They seem to have just about everything food wise.
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal leads Jean to them, letting Soma's nose choose what he might be rewarded with this time
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Session Start: Thu May 06 00:00:00 2010
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<DeathStar> 6* Soma merowls at some fish
<DeathStar> 6* He hangs out of her cleavage hungerily, and Jean giggles.
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal embarassedly holds him back and buys him some as a treat, giving Jean a few coins to pick out a bread by smell to share and bring to the orphanage
<DeathStar> 6* Jean does so, and skips along cheerfully toward the orphanage.
<Kit> 6Zeal leans Jean to it, peering curiously herself to see how similar it is to the one she knows.
<DeathStar> 6* It's not as Sinai in design, but seems rather large, perhaps larger than Sinai's, due to Navarro's size and how corrupt it can be. It's made of the same materials as the church, and has a courtyard on the other side of gates. Kids aren't out in it yet, probably being taught lessons, and seem to be not allowed out past the gate
<Kit> 6Zeal muses, taking it in and heads for the main doors, her hand trailing along it to feel the designs before knocking pollitely.
<DeathStar> 6* A bit pauses before a motherly figure with a church emblem opens the door. She looks them over with a blink
<Kit> <Zeal> Greetings, sister." 6She curtsies pollitely, nodding to Jean to do the same.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks and does so, almost falling over. The woman does the same in response. "How may I help you sisters?"
<Kit> <Zeal> I um... wished to visit the children. We have brought bread. I am sorry to intrude. I used to visit the orphanage often in my homeland. I was raised in one.
<DeathStar> 6* The woman smiles. "Of course, come in. The kids' lesson is about to wrap up and they will have a break." 6* She motions them inside; they can heard the kids reciting books of the gods in another room as they are led in. A classroom has been set up on the bottom floor with kids of all ages
<Kit> 6Zeal looks around as they walk in, then peers forward, smiling at the sight of the kids, rubbing her sides.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma peeks out curiously. Jean presses her face against the door to watch them with a big :O look. "Some are so tiny and cute!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Of course, lady Al'ryl-- some are very young.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Can I hold one?!
<DeathStar> 6* The woman eyes Jean oddly
<Kit> 6Zeal sniffs indignantly. 1"I was only around eleven years when I was taken in." 6She holds out a hand. 1"Barely this high."
<DeathStar> <Jean> I bet you were cute, too! 6* The class ends and the kids scurry out, peering at the newcomers curiously
<Kit> 6Zeal waves cheerfully, especially fond of young girls, of course, but equally friendly with the boys, unless they hit on her.
<DeathStar> 6* The kids see Soma and begin to move forward to touch him - and the melons, asking what he is
<Kit> <Zeal> This is Soma; a tigoar kitten.
<DeathStar> <Kid> It's a monster?! Does he eat people?!
<DeathStar> 6* Soma seems pleased with the attention, while Jean offers the bread to the kids, who snatch it greedily
<Kit> <Zeal> Soma does not eat people! I would not bring a monster to children." 6She huffs.
<Kit> 6Zeal rubs Soma's cheeks and chin. 1"Soma is well-behaved."
<DeathStar> 6* Some of the boys seem disappointed, while the girls pet him and say how pretty he is. Soma rumbles a purr sound at all the petting. One boy asks if he lives in her boobs all the time
<Kit> <Zeal> I-- o-of course not!
<DeathStar> 6* Another one asks where Zeal found him
<Kit> <Zeal> North where it's colder. His mother left him to me." 6She nods.
<DeathStar> 6* One boy asks if they can play with him. Soma seems to hide more in her boobs at that, as if afraid to be taken from his home
<DeathStar> 6* Jean holds a four year old girl and cuddles her like an animal, making her giggle
<Kit> <Zeal> Maybe later when he feels more comfortable..?" 6She moves over to Jean.
<DeathStar> 6* The kids aww, but follow Zeal to keep touching him. Jean looks up. "Her name is Ruby!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Ruby? That is a cute name.
<DeathStar> 6* The girl blushes
<DeathStar> 6* She looks at Soma timidly, and Soma mewls at her
<Kit> <Zeal> This is Soma, Ruby.
<DeathStar> <Ruby> Hi, S-Soma. <Soma> Mewwwwwwwl!
<Kit> 6Zeal giggles, petting Soma's ears.
<DeathStar> 6* The girl tentatively reaches up to touch him
Session Close: Fri May 07 00:00:00 2010
Session Start: Fri May 07 00:00:00 2010
Session Ident: #Session51-AddOn
<Kit> 6Zeal moves her hand and kneels to let the girl do so easier, eyeing them curiously.
<DeathStar> 6* The girl pets him with a smile, and Jean begins to pet the girl in return, making her squirm with giggles. <Jean> Can we come here every day?
<Kit> <Zeal> If our responsibilities remain as sparse as now, I suppose we could find time.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles and she cuddles the girl even more. "Can we keep her in your boobs, too?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Wha--at?" 6She jerks, then frowns, reddening. 1"No..! We cannot keep her regardless."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks sad. The girl seems confused for her part about being placed in boobs.
<Kit> <Zeal> Be reasonable, Jean. It is improper, she is too big, and she is a person, not a pet.
<DeathStar> <Jean> O-Okay. 6* She peers down
<Kit> 6Zeal pats Jean's head, sighing a bit at making her sulk
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles a bit; after spending a few hours there, and more teaching, they arrive back at Braddock's place. Jean peers at it the building with a shiver. "I don't like this place." 6* Soma scoots down as well
<Kit> <Zeal> Why, lady Al'ryl? It is just a building." 6She blinks, peering at it.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean slides behind her. Braddock steps out, all smiles. "Lady Zeal. Dinner is ready - I have selected evening wear for you and your companion."
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks at the sudden appearance and takes a step back further. 1"S-Selected what.. I--"
<DeathStar> 6* Jean eeps as she's stepped back into, and clings to Zeal. Braddock smiles, motioning at his servant. "Butler will escort you to your rooms." 6* The servant gives a creepy smile
<Kit> <Zeal> W-Wait a second. Are you requiring us to change? I am... we are wards of the church." 6She mutters.
<DeathStar> <Braddock> And you are also to do as I say. 6* He notes.
<Kit> <Zeal> So... it is like that.." 6She frowns slightly, peering down.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean hugs onto Zeal ,while Soma growls fiercely at Braddock
<DeathStar> 6* Strangely, Braddock doesn't smack the cat, just eying it like he wants to
<Kit> <Zeal> Soma, calm down." 6She puts a hand on him. 1"Lady Al'ryl, we should... go."
<DeathStar> 6* Soma calms down. Jean peers at Braddock curiously, then steps over to him. Braddock steps back from her.
<Kit> <Zeal> L-Lady Al'ryl..?
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She leans in closer and Braddock clears his throat. <Braddock> You two can eat in your room tonight if you want. 6* He moves off quickly, with his butler scowling as he follows.
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl!" 6She says sternly, looking a bit frightened.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers back, confused.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Y-Yes, teacher?
<Kit> <Zeal> Please do not antagonize him needlessly.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean hangs her head. "J-Just noticed he seemed scared so I thought I would see why. Sorry. Should go to dinner ot make up for it?"
<Kit> <Zeal> An idea... if we make it difficult for him, he will make it difficult for me, lady Al'ryl. Understand?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then peers down. "Yes. I'm sorry."
<Kit> 6Zeal nods. 1"Then let us... go to our rooms first." 6She takes her hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean takes it as well, then moves inside the big mansion, peering about in awe at all the creepy pictures of past Templars, who all seem to have stern looks and sneers
<Kit> 6Zeal glances at them as she goes, making a face and trying to find one with an honest face amongst them as they head to their room
<Kit> (s)
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peeks into Zeal's room, whose
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peeks into Zeal's room, whose's bed has been replaced with a larger one since last night, and two high class dresses meant for nobles have been laid out on the bed.
<Kit> <Zeal> ..." 6She blinks, moving over to feel and observe them. 1"Maybe... he was not like I thought..."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean picks up one and looks at it in awe. "Silky."
<Kit> <Zeal> ... I had assumed he was merely taking advantage." 6She sulks, rubbing her cheek embarassedly. 1"Should we?"
<DeathStar> <Jean> I think he wants Zeal. 6* She comments. "His eyes were on her boobs and I felt...desire from him! Like when I desire to eat fruit!"
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks, moving back some. 1"... Th-Then I was right... ungh..."
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She looks at Zeal, blinking, then hugs Zeal
<Kit> <Zeal> I thought I might have been too harsh. These are ...nice... but if..
<DeathStar> <Jean> I'll protect Teacher Zeal!
<DeathStar> 6* Soma mewls fiercely as well
* DeathStar is now known as DS[LayingDownWillReturn]
<Kit> <Zeal> I am unsure you can. As I said, antagonizing him will just provoke him to make me miserable...
* DS[LayingDownWillReturn] is now known as DeathStar
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... but what can I do?
<Kit> <Zeal> What do you mean?
<DeathStar> <Jean> To make Zeal feel happy and safe!
<Kit> <Zeal> I am unsure that is possible. Do understand being by your side is already an improvement.
<Kit> <Zeal> Soma, too." 6She pats him.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma purrs happily
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, then begins to get naked.
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks. 1"L-Lady Al'ryl..!? What are you doing?!"
<DeathStar> <Jean> I was going to put on the pretty dress!
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> B-But...
<DeathStar> <Jean> ...but it's pretty. Can't I wear it?
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> Well..." 6She bites her lip, eyeing the other.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean holds it up to Zeal's body. "Think Zeal look pretty in it."
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> F-Fine..
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles, then leans over to begin undressing Zeal
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal recoils slightly, then tries to remain still and dignified, Jean is supposed to be her apprentice after all
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses as she tries to figure out how to get the complicated templar outfit off, and tugs confusedly
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> It.. is similar to yours, lady Al'ryl... just a few more pieces signifying rank and position." 6She stops Jean and shows by example
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers curiously, then smiles with understanding. Soma, for his part, hops onto the bed and begins to lick himself, spreading his legs like cats do with no care of what they're showing
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal squints, finishing undressing Jean. "A-Anyway, that is how..."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean twirls in her silky undergarments, then works to do the same for Zeal, humming cheerfully as she begins to put the dress on, which shows off a bit more cleavage than most noble dresses
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal closes her eyes, remaining dignified, then shifts to do the same, savoring the feel, something she has felt less and less of while travelling as a wanted woman
<DeathStar> 6* Jean twirls and makes the dress puff up a bit and giggles, her long blonde hair styled like a templar's with braids
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal slips into her own, careful of any extras, as she's accustomed to ones with matching stocking and hairpieces, shoes sometimes, eyeing her's for cut, comfort and material, posing with a hand holding her hair up thoughtfully.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at Zeal with a smile. "You look like a pretty noble!"
Session Close: Sat May 08 00:00:00 2010
Session Start: Sat May 08 00:00:00 2010
Session Ident: #Session51-AddOn
<Kogitsune> <Zeal> Ah... I-I am sure you are exaggerating. You look splendid yourself, lady Al'ryl.
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<DeathStar> <Kogitsune> 6Zeal slips into her own, careful of any extras, as she's accustomed to ones with matching stocking and hairpieces, shoes sometimes, eyeing her's for cut, comfort and material, posing with a hand holding her hair up thoughtfully.
<DeathStar> <DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at Zeal with a smile. "You look like a pretty noble!"
<DeathStar> <Kogitsune> <Zeal> Ah... I-I am sure you are exaggerating. You look splendid yourself, lady Al'ryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then giggles. "Really?"
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> Of course.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean moves over and takes Zeal's hands. "Teach me to dance?"
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> I-- the only dances I know are formal.
<DeathStar> <Jean> I want to formally dance!
<Kuroichigo> Zeal studies her, then starts to explain a waltz, showing her the steps.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers down and begins to learn fairly quickly, mimicing Zeal's movements
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> Hm, yes, but the idea isn't exactly perfection, lady Al'ryl. The subtle imperfections are what make an art like dancing come to life in your own expression of emotion.
<DeathStar> <Jean> ...? 6* She looks confused. "I should add imperfections in?"
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> If you feel it.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean seems to remain confused, as if trying to decide how to add imperfections in
<DeathStar> 6* Then she begins to 'bump' close against Zeal as they dance, clinging to her as if losing her balance
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> E-Eh!
<DeathStar> 6* Jean giggles, wiggling her upper chest against Zeal's as she recovers. "Like that?"
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> L-lady Al'ryl, that is especially improper for a woman of the church..!
<DeathStar> <Jean> OH. 6* She lets go and steps back, giving them distance. "I apologize."
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> You should be conscious of your body, especially, since you are handsome.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, peering down at her body. "I should notice myself?"
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> Others certainly will-- especially men who would fancy your body for themselves
<DeathStar> <Jean> So I should fancy my own body?
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> I-If you so choose. Do not fancy it too much or you will be consider arrogant and narcisistic
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks thoughtful. "So I should...notice myself, but not too much, so others do not..."
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> ... Something like that. Just do not forget your value.
<DeathStar> <Jean> My value?
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> Of course!" She huffs indignantly
<DeathStar> <Jean> What is my value?
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> I- you are a living being, it is impossible to numerically label. However, all people who strive to better themselves should not carelessly cast asunder their priviledge accorded. A proper lady should not slander herself acting loose and uncouth.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Slander...loose...uncouth. 6* She looks like she's trying to recall the meanings of the words. "Okay!" 6* She sits down on a chair, shifting like a proper lady, and has a prude look
<Kuroichigo> Zeal blinks, tilting her head thoughtfully
<DeathStar> <Jean> Like this?
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> Mh.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a knock
<Kuroichigo> Zeal looks to the door. "Who is it..?"
<DeathStar> 6* The door opens and the sickly smiling butler enters with trays of food for them, pushing them in on a cart.
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> Ah.. Thank you Mister..?
<DeathStar> <Butler> I am Butler.
<Kuroichigo> <Zeal> I know that much, but it would be rude to not address you by name...
<DeathStar> <Butler> That is my name
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<Kit> <Zeal> I--..." 6She stares, confounded.
<DeathStar> 6* The Butler eyes Jean, then nods in approval before moving off
<Kit> <Zeal> Uh..?
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She moves over to take a plate and sits back in her chair. Soma howls for food
<Kit> 6Zeal thumps Soma lightly, shaking her head and moves over to take one as well, eyeing it and goes to take a seat across from Jean
<DeathStar> 6* Soma looks sad and mewls pathetically
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the cooked steak and her knife, confusedly, then begins to stab at the steak
<Kit> 6Zeal chuckles slightly, then coughs, shifting to gesture to Jean and them demonstrate holding with the fork and cutting with the knife.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at her, blinks with a smile, then begins to cut properly
<DeathStar> <Jean> That is much easier than stabbing!
<Kit> <Zeal> Indeed. And proper ettiquette for a noble woman.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, looking all serious like she's intending to be the best she can be for Zeal. Soma hops off the bed and moves over, pawing at Zeal's leg hopefully
<Kit> 6Zeal eyes Soma like Hawkeye does Black Hayate. 1"Stay. Sit. Paw." 6She holds her hand down and out.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma sits and puts his paw in her hand
<Kit> 6Zeal pauses, then nods approvingly and cuts him a small piece, holding it out on her fork.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma nips it off and chews happily
<DeathStar> 6* Soma then sits pretty for Zeal, balancing on his two legs
<DeathStar> 6* Soma then ties to lay on his back and paw up
<Kogitsune> 6Zeal caves and gives him another piece, giggling
<DeathStar> 6* Soma eats it happily and Jean smiles. "He loves you!"
Session Close: Sun May 09 00:00:00 2010
Session Start: Sun May 09 00:00:00 2010
Session Ident: #Session51-AddOn
<DeathStar> 6* Soma runs off, then returns with a tiny ball on his head and balances on two feet with it on his head now
<Kit> <Zeal> Wh-Where did he get the ball?
<DeathStar> <Jean> Awww, cute!
<Kit> <Zeal> Fine, fine!" 6She cuts off another sliver, holding it out to Soma.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma eats happily again and Jean giggles.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean finishes her meal and goes to put her plates on the tray that brought them. Then yawns tiredly
<Kit> 6Zeal rises and places her's with Jean's, smiling. 1"Tired, lady Al'ryl?"
<DeathStar> <Jean> Yes! It has been an exciting day. D-Do I share a bedroom with you, Teacher Zeal?
<Kit> <Zeal> I believe our rooms are adjacent.
<DeathStar> <Jean> O-Oh. Okay... 6* She shifts to bow, looking a bit sad, but moves to go
<Kit> <Zeal> Something wrong?
<DeathStar> <Jean> Oh, um, it is nothing. A proper lady...sleeps alone, right?
<Kit> <Zeal> You are lonely..?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles. "I have you now, Teacher Zeal!" 6* She opens the door and bows again and closes it
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks, then frowns, moving over to the door. 1"More tomorrow if you go be with lady Al'ryl for now, Soma." 6She opens the door.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma blinks, then scurries after her curiously
Session Close: Mon May 10 00:00:01 2010